Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam

TR-PLATTE RIVER· Dawson, Nebraska· Built 2007· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nebraska. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 17.6% in NE)
Dam Length2,200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
NID IDNE02847

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 9, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NE DNR

Ownership

Darco Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam?

Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam?

Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam is owned by Darco Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam built?

Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam?

Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam?

Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam last inspected?

Darr Feedlots Lagoon 2 Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.